# ‘iHunt: Killing Monsters in the Gig Economy’ Film Adaptation Set; Lilly Wachowski Among Exec Producers (EXCLUSIVE)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ihunt-killing-monsters-in-the-gig-economy-film-adaptation-set-lilly-wachowski-among-exec-producers-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T13:51:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ihunt-killing-monsters-in-the-gig-economy-movie-1236930441/
- Topics: Business, Economy, Health, Horror, Medicine

## Key points

- The iHunt horror-comedy is getting a feature film.
- Lilly Wachowski is among its executive producers.
- The story connects monster hunting with gig-work insecurity.

## Summary

The independently created iHunt universe is being adapted into a feature film, bringing its horror-comedy story of app-based monster hunting to a wider audience. The project uses supernatural horror to explore the insecurity of gig work and the limited choices facing people who need to earn a living.

Olivia Hill wrote the screenplay, and Scott Glosserman will direct; Jess Elgene is set to play Sandra, a character created for the film. Hill and Filamena Young have built the series over seven novels in 10 years, and Lilly Wachowski is among the executive producers. A separate television pilot and a vertical series set in the same universe are also in development.

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